Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
navioensis
ID:
1278607

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wurdack

Source:
tro

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10(4): 38 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277945



Common Names

  • Miconia navioensis
  • Miconia
  • Navioensis


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Description

Miconia navioensis (also called Navio Miconia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant that is native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It has a single stem with lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It is found in open areas, especially in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Miconia navioensis is used as a source of food, medicine, and for making dyes and inks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Miconia navioensis is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miconia navioensis is a shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in autumn or early spring. The plants should be grown in a sunny location in well-drained soil. They should be watered regularly and fertilized every month during the growing season.

Where to Find Miconia navioensis

Miconia navioensis is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Miconia navioensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miconia navioensis?

Miconia navioensis

What is the common name of Miconia navioensis?

Navio Miconia

What is the natural habitat of Miconia navioensis?

Tropical forests

Species in the Miconia genus

Miconia alborosea, Miconia berryi, Miconia boxii, Miconia cuatrecasae, Miconia eremita, Miconia haughtii, Miconia japurensis, Miconia lithophila, Miconia picinguabensis, Miconia cipoensis, Miconia renneri, Miconia castaneifolia, Miconia lanuginosa, Miconia shepherdii, Miconia kollmannii, Miconia baumgratziana, Miconia labiakiana, Miconia walterjuddii, Miconia pycnantha, Miconia johnwurdackiana, Miconia carvalhoana, Miconia kriegeriana, Miconia michelangeliana, Miconia manauara, Miconia machinazana, Miconia grandifoliata, Miconia fictilis, Miconia lennartanderssonii, Miconia cinereiformis, Miconia curvipila, Miconia ellipsoidea, Miconia lanceifolia, Miconia portoricensis, Miconia rubrisetulosa, Miconia scabrosa, Miconia scalpta, Miconia tetraptera, Miconia woodsii, Miconia hottensis, Miconia navifolia, Miconia dorsaliporosa, Miconia mazatecana, Miconia acunae, Miconia bicolor, Miconia bucherae, Miconia javorkaeana, Miconia lenticellata, Miconia perelegans, Miconia rhombifolia, Miconia uninervis,

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

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